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In  the  I  H  C  hay  presses,  those  highly  desirable  points — capacity, 
strength,  light  draft,  simplicity,  and  convenience  —  have  been 
developed  to  a  remarkable  degree. 

These  hay  presses  are  of  thoroughly  good  construction  and  meri- 
torious design.  They  have  been  designed  to  meet  the  requirements 
of  the  farmer  who  wishes  to  bale  his  own  hay,  and  they  also  prove 
the  most  profitable  press  for  the  custom  baler. 

The  material  and  workmanship  entering  into  the  construction  of 
I  H  C  hay  presses  are  the  best  procurable. 

I  H  C  hay  presses  are  neat,  compact  machines,  the  strength  and 
durability  of  which  have  been  proved  by  the  best  of  service. 

They  are  very  economical,  as  they  require  the  minimum  amount 
of  power  and  help— two  points  that  will  be  appreciated  by  every 
press  user. 

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Baled  Hay 

The  I  H  C  hay  press  is  a  money  maker  and  money  saver  for  the  hay  grower.  The  most 
profitable  market  for  hay  is  very  often  a  considerable  distance  from  the  place  where  the  hay  is 
grown,  and  unless  the  hay  is  baled,  the  grower  is  at  a 
disadvantage.  He  must  accept  whatever  the  local 
market  offers.  Moreover,  baled  hay  is,  in  many  cases, 
more  salable  than  loose  hay  because  it  can  be  stored 
in  one-fifth  the  space  required  for  the  same  amount 
of  loose  hay,  and  is  clean  and  convenient  for  feeding. 

Baling  has  been  done  principally  where  large 
quantities  of  hay  were  grown  for  distant  markets,  but 
in  recent  years  many  farmers  have  come  to  realize 
that  a  considerable  part  of  their  hay  was  going  to 
waste  in  exposed  parts  of  stacks,  and  have  invested  in  a  hay  press  to  their  profit. 

A  considerable  amount  of  loose  hay  is  always  wasted  by  being  scattered  about  the  barn 
when  feeding,  and  by  being  pulled  out  of  the  mangers  by  the  stock.  Baled  hay  can  be  quickly 
fed  without  waste,  and  can  be  pushed  well  down  into  the  mangers  so  that  it  is  not  easily 
thrown  out.    Baling  reduces  the  expense  of  handling  hay  and  eliminates  waste. 

The  man  who  owns  a  hay  press  does  not  have  to  wait  the  coming  of  the  custom  press,  but 
can  bale  his  own  hay  at  the  time  which  best  suits  him.  He  can  use  the  press  profitably  for 
baling  straw  and  shredded  corn  fodder,  as  well  as  hay.  The  I  H  C  hay  press  will  pay  for  itself 
in  a  remarkably  short  time. 


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International  motor  press  in  operation 


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International  Motor  Baling  Press 

The  International  Motor  Baling  press  is  a  self-contained  outfit.  The  I  H  C  toggle  joint 
bale  chamber  and  an  I  H  C  gasoline  engine  are  mounted  together  on  a  substantial  truck. 

Those  who  grow  hay  extensively  and  custom 
balers  will  find  that  this  outfit  possesses  many  advan- 
tages which  will  make  it  a  profitable  machine  to  own. 

There  is  no  time  wasted  in  setting  this  machine 
as  it  is  not  necessary  to  stake  it  down  or  dig  holes  in 
the  ground  for  the  wheels.  The  operator  may  set  the 
machine  at  any  side  of  the  stack  desired  and  always 
have  the  press  in  a  position  convenient  to  receive 
the  hay. 

A  particular  advantage  of  this  press  is  the  ease 
with  which  it  may  be  set  for  use  in  bank  barns.  In  such  cases  the  outfit  can  be  made  to  set 
level  by  putting  the  bale  chamber  in  the  barn,  blocking  up  the  wheels  under  the  engine  and 
removing  the  wheels  under  the  bale  chamber. 

The  International  Motor  Baling  hay  presses  are  made  in  three  sizes,  14  x  18  bale  chamber 
operated  with  a  3-horse  power,  I  H  C  vertical  gasoline  engine,— 16  x  18  bale  chamber  operated 
with  a  4-horse  power,  I  H  C  horizontal  gasoline  engine  and  17x22  bale  chamber  operated  with 
a  6-horse  power,  I  H  C  horizontal  gasoline  engine.  Anyone  of  the  above  outfits  can  be 
furnished  with  any  of  the  three  sizes  of  bale  chamber,  as  the  bale  chambers  are  inter- 
changeable. 


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Capacity 

The  number  of  tons  of  hay  these  presses  will  bale  depends  to  a  considerable  extent  upon 
the  quality  of  the  hay.  Prairie  hay  which  is  short  and  fine,  feeds  through  the  press  much 
more  rapidly  than  coarse  timothy,  alfalfa,  or  clover. 

Where  it  is  desirable  to  get  a  large  amount  of  hay 
baled  in  as  short  a  time  as  possible  and  where  the  self 
feed  attachment  is  used,  it  is  a  good  plan  to  use  a 
6-horse  power  engine  with  either  of  the  large  size  bale 
chambers.  However,  to  make  this  arrangement  profit- 
able, sufficient  help  must  be  furnished  to  keep  the 
press  supplied  with  hay.  Where  only  a  limited  num- 
ber of  men  are  available,  the  small  press  with  self 
feed  attachment  and  operated  with  a  4-horse  power 
engine  will  be  found  very  satisfactory. 

The  motor  presses  have  a  larger  capacity  than  the  horse  presses  because  where  the  horse 
presses  make  only  six  to  seven  strokes  per  minute,  motor  presses  make  from  ten  to  fourteen 
strokes  per  minute. 

While  it  would  be  impossible  to  state  definitely  the  amount  of  hay  any  press  will  bale  in  a 
given  time,  it  is  perfectly  safe  to  say  that  under  ordinary  conditions  in  average  timothy  hay, 
the  14  x  18  press  operated  with  a  3-horse  power  engine  will  bale  about  twelve  tons  per  day, 
the  16x18  press  with  4-horse  power  engine  about  fourteen  tons  per  day,  and  the  17x22  press 
with  6-horse  power  engine  sixteen  tons  per  day.  These  estimates  are  conservative  and  there 
are  conditions  under  which  a  much  greater  amount  can  be  baled. 


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Power  Jack 

The  power  jack  used  on  International  motor 
presses  is  entirely  different  in  construction  from 
that  used  on  any  other  press.     It  insures  the 
strongest  and  steadiest  action  to  be  found  in  any 
press.    The  gears  which  drive  the  plunger  rack 
are  fitted  with  a  compensating  gear  to  take  up 
any  play  or  wear  that  might  occur  in  the  teeth. 
An  even  pull  on  both  sides  of  the  jack  is  insured 
by  this  gear  and  it  also  increases  durability  as  it 
eliminates   the    possibility    of    breakage.     The 
plunger  rack  is  held  in  place  against  the  drive 
gear  by  two  case-hardened  steel  rollers,  one 
above,  and  one  below  the  gear.    These  rollers 
prevent  any  jarring  or  pounding  on  the  gear,  conse- 
quently, reduce  wear  and  danger  of  breakage. 

By  referring  to  the 


View  of  jack  with 

one  side  removed. 

showing  the 

plunger  rack  on 

the  return  stroke 


View  of  the  jack 
with  one  side 
and  sprocket 
removed,  show- 
ing the  plunger 

rack  at  the 

end  of  forward 

stroke 


accompanying  illustra- 
tion, it  will  be  seen  that  the  plunger  rack  moves  completely 
around  the  drive  gear.  This  gives  the  return  stroke  of  the 
plunger  just  as  positive  action  as  the  forward  stroke,  and 
eliminates  the  danger  of  breakage  which  would  result  if  the 
plunger  was  thrown  back  suddenly  by  the  rebound  of  the  hay. 

A  heavy  drive  chain  is  used  to  transmit 
power  from  the  engine  to  the  power  jack. 
The  tension  of  this  chain  can  always  be  prop- 
erly regulated  by  an  adjustable  idler  which  is 
attached  to  the  power  bed  between  the  engine 
and  the  power  jack. 


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Toggle  Joint  Plunger 

I  H  C  hay  presses  have  a  toggle  joint  plunger  which  is  very  simple  and  powerful  in  its  oper- 
ation. In  the  illustration  on  this  page  the  plunger  is  shown  at  the  beginning  and  end  of  a  stroke. 

At  the  beginning  of  the  stroke  the  rear  toggle  link  (A)  is  pulled  upwards  until  the  stroke 
is  half  completed,  and  the  link  is  in  a  vertical  position.  The  pull  then  becomes  a  downward 
one,  the  power  being  applied  at  the  toggle  joint  (C).  As  the  stroke  advances,  the  pull  at  the 
toggle  joint  begins  to  straighten  the  links  (A  &  B),  and  as  they  become  straighter,  the  pressure 
resulting  becomes  greater  and  greater.  By  this  arrangement  the  speed  of  the  plunger  de- 
creases and  the  pressure  that  it  exerts  increases  as  the  stroke  nears  completion.  The  greatest 
pressure  is  exerted  when  most  needed,  that  is,  at  the  end  of  the  stroke. 

The  draw-bar  extends  up  through  the  bed  angles  and  is  attached  to  the  araw-bar  bracket. 
The  rollers  upon  which  the  plunger  head  and  draw-bar  bracket  rest,  reduce  friction  and  cause 
the  press  to  operate  smoothly. 


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Plunger  head  of  the  I  H  C 

two-horse  press^at  beginning 

and  end  of  forward  stroke 


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Plunger  Rack 

The  plunger  rack  is  made  entirely  of  steel 
and  is  of  proportions  that  insure  great 
strength.  As  the  power  exerted  is  a  pull  and 
not  a  push  there  is  not  the  danger  of  buck- 
ling that  there  is  on  other  presses  where  a 
pitman  type  of  rack  is  used.  Two  case 
hardened  steel  rollers  hold  the  plunger  rack 
firmly  against  the  drive  gear.  This  pre- 
vents any  jarring  or  pounding  of  these  parts, 
reduces  friction  and  eliminates  the  danger 
of  breakage.  The  plunger  rack  moves 
smoothly  and  steadily  around  the  drive  gear. 
The  plunger  rack  is  covered  with  a  shield 
which  protects  it  when  bales  are  pushed  out, 
and  it  also  protects  the  operator  should  he 
wish  to  step  over  to  the  opposite  side  of 
the  machine. 


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Plunger  Rack 


PAGE  EIGHT 


Roller  Tucker 


Position  of  roller 
tucker  when  plunger 

is  at  its  forward 

stroke.    Note  the  hay 

protrudes  over 

the  apron 


The  importance  of  neat  and  attrac- 
tive bales  has  not  been  overlooked  in 
designing  I  H  C  hay  presses.  The 
loose  ends  of  the  charge  always  drop 
back  over  the  end  of  the  apron  and 
will  cause  rough  looking  bales  unless 
they  are  folded  down  and  held  in  place 
by  the  next  charge.  I H  C  hay  presses 
are  equipped  with  a  roller  tucker 
which  folds  down  all  straggling  ends 
of  hay  and  insures  good  looking  bales. 


When  the  plunger  is  withdrawn  from  the  for- 
ward stroke,  the  roller  tucker  forces  the  loose 
straggling  ends  of  hay  down  into 
the  bale  chamber  against  the  last 
charge  and  the  next  charge  holds 
them  there.  The  springs  which 
operate  the  roller  tucker  are  ad- 
justable. 

Another  advantge  the  roller 
tucker  gives  these  presses,  is  that 
by  folding  down  the  straggling 
ends  of  hay,  the  bale  chamber  is 
always  kept  clear  for  the  incoming 
charge,  and  the  hay  is  prevented 
from  lapping  over  the  head  block. 


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Bale  Tension 

The  bale  tension  on  the  I  H  C  hay  press  is 
located  at  the  outer  end  of  the  bale  chamber, 
tension  is  applied  evenly  entirely  around  th 
chamber.     The    steel    tension   tie    is 
located  at  the  top  of  the  bale  chamber 
and  the  tension  rod  passes  through  it 
and  extends  from  the  top  of  one  side 
under  the  bottom  to  the  top  of  the 
other  side.    The  tension  is  regulated 
by  two  hand  wheels  which  screw  up 
and  down  on  the  tension  rod.    Collars 
are    provided    on  the  under  side  of 
these  wheels  which  prevent  wearing 
of  the  threads.    The  tension  rods  are 
strong  and  unyielding,  and  insure  an 
even  pressure  on  all  sides  of 
the    bale    chamber;  conse- 
quently the  bales  are  always 
compact    and    of    uniform 
weight.     The  bale  tension  is 
very  sensitive  and  responds 
quickly  to  the  slightest  adjust- 
ment from  the  hand  wheels. 


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Advantages  of  I  H  C  Presses 

International  motor  baling  press — 4-horse  power  I  H  C 
horizontal  gasoline  engine  and  16x18"  bale  chamber 


I  H  C  presses  give  greater  pressure  in  the  bale  chamber  with  less  power  than  any  other 
press  of  equal  size.    This  results  from  the  use  of  the  toggle  joint  described  on  page  7. 

I  H  C  hay  presses  are  principally  constructed  of  steel  and  high  grade  iron,  and  while  not 
unnecessarily  heavy,  they  are  remarkably  strong  and  durable.  All  parts  have  been  constructed 
with  due  regard  to  the  strain  placed  upon  them,  consequently  the  presses  are  properly  pro- 
portioned throughout. 

Everything  has  been  done  to  make  I  H  C  hay  presses  convenient  and  the  users  of  these 
presses  will  find  the  low  bale  chamber,  large  hopper,  large  chamber  openings,  and,  on  the  horse 
press  the  low  bed  reach,  big  advantages. 


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International  motor  baling  press — 4-horse  power  I  H  C 
horizontal  gasoline  engine  and  16x18"  bale  chamber 


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Self-Feed  Attachment 

The  self-feed  attachment  for  International  motor  baling  presses 
increases  the  capacity  of  the  press  as  it  insures  more  rapid  feeding. 
The  self-feed  never  misses  and  is  ad- 
justed to  feed  as  rapidly  as  the  plunger 
head  works.  With  this  self-feed  at- 
tachment, a  condensing  hopper  and 
block  setter  are  furnished.  The  feed 
arms  are  placed  at  the  rear  of  the  press 
just  above  the  toggle  links.  These 
feed  arms  are  raised  well  out  of  the  way 
to  allow  a  large  charge  to  be  pitched 
into  the  condensing  hopper.  The  illus- 
tration on  this  page  shows  the  self-feed 
at  the  beginning  of  a  stroke.  This 
feeder  is  operated  by  means  of  rollers 
and  cams.  The  rollers  are  attached 
to  each  of  the  rear  toggle  links.  These  rollers  run  in  cams  that  force  the  feed  arms  into  the 
hopper.    The  feed  arms  are  counterbalanced  by  coil  springs  that  are  attached  to  the  cams. 

The  condensing  hopper  is  operated  from  the  plunger  and  condenses  the  charge  under  the 
feed  arms  before  they  descend. 

The  block  setter  is  located  just  back  of  the  hopper  opening  and  within  convenient  reach 
of  the  operator.  A  new  block  can  be  placed  in  the  block  setter  immediately  after  the  previous 
block  has  been  dropped  or  whenever  convenient,  and  when  ready  the  operator  pulls  the  lever 
forward  which  places  the  block  above  the  feed  chamber,  from  where  it  drops  into  the  bale 
chamber  in  front  of  the  plunger  head.  A  safety  device  prevents  the  block  from  being 
delivered  at  the  wrong  time.    The  feed  table  can  be  placed  on  either  side  of  the  press. 


Self-feed  attachment  in  position  for 
the  charge 


PAGE  TWELVE 


The  Engine 

A  regular  3,  4,  or  6-horse  power  I  H  C  gasoline  engine  is  used  with  I  H  C  motor  presses. 
When  the  baling  season  is  over  the  bale  chamber  can  be  detached,  and  the  engine  has  all  the 
advantages  of  a  regular  portable  engine.  A  pulley  is  furnished  which  can  be  attached  in 
place  of  the  drive  chain  sprocket  on  the  engine.  The  buyer  of  an  I  H  C  motor  press  not  only 
gets  an  excellent  bale  chamber  but  also  a  gasoline  engine  that  in  points  of  simplicity,  economy, 
and  efficiency  is  unsurpassed.  These  engines  may  be  used  for  sawing  wood,  pumping  water, 
running  feed  grinders,  small  shellers,  bone  cutters,  and  for  many  other  purposes,  to  which  an 
engine  of  their  size  is  adaptable  on  the  farm,  in  mills,  and  in  shops. 

All  engines  are  regularly  furnished  with  batteries,  but  on  special  order,  at  a  slight  addi- 
tional cost,  a  magneto  or  auto  sparker  may  be  had. 

Mounting 

The  power  plant  of  I  H  C  motor  presses  is  self  contained ;  that  is,  the  engine,  cooling  tower, 
and  gasoline  tank,  are  mounted  on  a  substantial  metal  truck.  Two  extra  wheels  and  an  axle 
are  furnished  which  can  be  attached  to  the  rear  end  of  the  power  bed  when  it  is  detached  from 
the  bale  chamber. 

The  front  axle  and  the  extra  axle  for  the  rear  wheels  are  angle  steel.  The  power  bed, 
which  is  made  of  four  inch  timber,  is  strongly  reinforced  by  4x4"  angles  of  heavy  steel  on 
each  side. 

As  before  stated,  the  bale  chambers  are  interchangeable  and  any  one  of  the  three  power 
plants  may  be  used  with  any  of  the  different  bale  chambers.  However,  it  is  not  advisable  to 
order  a  3-horse  power  engine  with  a  17x22"  bale  chamber  unless  the  work  to  be  done  is  very 
light.  In  many  cases  it  is  a  good  plan  to  order  the  6-horse  power  engine  as  it  has  a  wider  range 
of  adaptability,  and  may  be  used  for  so  many  purposes  that  it  will  be  a  profitable  investment. 


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I  H  C  2-Horse  Pull  Power  Hay  Press 

The  I  H  C  2-horse  pull  power  hay  press  meets  the  demand  for  a  press  of  medium  size 
and  light  draft.  This  press  has  many  points  of  simplicity  and  convenience  found  in  no  other 
press,  and,  with  less  power  and  help,  will  bale  as  much  or  more  hay  than  any  other  press  of 
equal  size. 

It  is  the  pull  power  combined  with  the  I  H  C  toggle  joint  and  compound  leverage  that 
makes  it  possible  with  an  I  H  C  pull  power  press  to  do  more  work  with  less  strain  on  the  team, 
than  with  any  other  press.  The  toggle  joint  plunger  used  on  this  press  is  the  same  as  that 
used  on  International  motor  presses. 

This  press  is  made  with  three  sizes  of  bale  chamber:  14  x  18",  16  x  18",  and  17  x  22".  It  will 
form  bales  weighing  from  90  to  150  pounds.  It  is  difficult  to  state  any  definite  amount  this  press 
will  bale,  as  the  capacity  depends  largely  upon  the  quality  of  the  material  being  baled,  the  skill 
of  the  operator,  and  the  speed  of  the  team.  Under  ordinary  conditions  a  14  x  18  press  will  bale 
from  8  to  10  tons  of  timothy  hay  in  a  day  of  10  hours ;  a  16  x  18,  10  to  12  tons,  and  the  17  x  22, 
12  to  15  tons.  There  are  conditions  where  this  press  will  bale  considerably  more  than  the 
estimates  here  given. 

It  is  a  comparatively  easy  matter  with  an  I  H  C  hay  press  to  make  bales  weighing  from 
100  pounds  to  120  pounds  in  from  6  to  10  feeds,  as  the  large  hopper  and  feed  opening  allow 
large  charges  to  be  put  in  and  the  opening  into  the  bale  chamber  is  correspondingly  large. 

This  press  telescopes  into  a  short  space  for  transporting,  which  makes  it  very  easy  and 
convenient  to  handle  in  going  over  roads. 


I  H  C  two-horse  pull  power  hay  press  telescoped 
for  transportation 


Power 


Two-horse  press  power  showing  stroke  completed.    Note  the 
roller  passing  around  the  end  of  the  power  arm 

The  I  H  C  pull  power  press  has  been  de- 
signed and  constructed  to  give  greater  pressure 
than  any  other  press  of  equal  size.  It  does  this  with  the  least  possible  strain  upon  the  horses, 
and  gives  the  pressure  when  it  is  most  needed,  that  is,  at  the  end  of  the  stroke.  At  the  beginning 
of  the  stroke  the  hay  is  loose  and  does  not  offer  much  resistance  to  the  plunger,  but  as  the 
stroke  advances,  the  resistance  increases.  The  effectiveness  of  the  toggle  joint  plunger  described 
on  page  7  is  here  appreciated,  as,  without  requiring  any  greater  effort  on  the  part  of  the  horses, 
it  exerts  an  increase  in  pressure  as  the  requirement  for  it  increases. 

When  the  stroke  starts,  the  power  arm  rests  against  the  shock  absorber.  The  sweep 
moves  around,  and  the  roller  on  the  outer  end  of  the  cross  head,  comes  in  contact  with  the 
power  arm  close  to  its  inner  end  and  moves  the  power  arm  forward.  As  the  sweep  advances, 
the  roller  moves  slowly  along  the  power  arm  toward  the  outer  end.  The  outward  movement 
of  the  roller  on  the  power  arm  increases  the  leverage,  and  as  the  need  for  it  increases,  gives 
greater  pressure  in  the  bale  chamber  without  increasing  the  load  upon  the  horses.  The  in- 
crease in  pressure  continues  until  the  roller  on  the  cross  head  passes  the  point  where  the 
pull  rod  is  attached  to  the  power  arm.  From  this  point  until  the  roller  passes  around  the  outer 
end  of  the  power  arm,  the  pressure  remains  the  same,  and  as  the  hay  is  well  compressed,  no 
more  effort  is  required  on  the  part  of  the  horse  to  maintain  the  pressure. 


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Rear  view  of  the  sweep  showing  construction 

of  the  cross  head  and  two  rollers 

This  sweep  gives  two  strokes  to  each  round 

Power — Continued 

When  the  power  arm  is  released,  the  return  of  the  plunger  head  into  place  is  insured  by  a 
segment  with  which  the  I  H  C  press  is  equipped. 

A  spring  shock  absorber  is  provided  for  the  power  arm  to  strike  against  when  it  is  released. 
This  eliminates  any  injurious  effects  of  the  rebound  and  adds  greatly  to  the  durability  of  the  press. 

Lost  motion,  which  might  result  after  long  usage,  has  been  provided  against  by  making 
the  pull  rod  adjustable. 

Two  heavy  angle  steel  bars  extend  the  full  length  of  the  reach  bed  and  are  bolted  to  the 
wooden  reach  making  it  light,  strong,  and  durable. 

The  plunger  makes  two  strokes  for  every  revolution  of  the  sweep. 

The  sweep  fits  into  the  cross  head  in  such  a  manner  that  if  the  brace  should  ever  come 
loose  or  break,  the  sweep  will  slip  out  and  be  in  no  danger  of  breakage. 


Two-horse  press  power  showing  the  roller  on  the  cross  head  when  it 
starts  to  move  outward  along  the  power  arm 


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Convenience 

Every  hay  press  user  knows  how  important  it  is  to  have  a  press  that  has  been  designed 
with  regard  to  convenience.  The  most  casual  observer  will  readily  recognize  the  supe- 
riority of  the  I  H  C  hay  press  in  this  respect. 

By  referring  to  the  illustrations  in  this  catalogue,  it  will  be  noted  that  the  distance  between 
the  sweep  and  the  feeding  table  of  the  I  H  C  hay  press  is  greater  than  that  found  on  any  other 
press.  Both  of  these  points  are  located  at  the  extreme  ends  of  the  press.  The  bale  chamber 
of  an  I  H  C  press  may  be  set  well  into  the  interior  of  a  barn  and  ample  room  be  had  for  the 
revolution  of  the  sweep  to  be  made  outside  of  the  barn. 

Another  advantage  of  the  convenient  arrangement  of  these  presses  is  that  the  bale  chamber 
may  be  set  between  two  stacks  and  hay  fed  from  both  stacks  without  resetting  the  press. 
This  can  not  be  done  with  any  other  than  the  I  H  C  press,  as  the  close  arrangement  of  feeding 
table  and  sweep  would  not  allow  sufficient  space  for  the  sweep  to  describe  the  circle  necessary 
to  operate  the  press. 


Note  the  convenient  length  oi  reach  bed  which  allow;,'  bale  chamber  to  be  set  inside  of  barn  and  sweep  operated  outside 


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Convenience — Continued 

The  reach  bed  of  the  I  H  C  press  is  about  4  inches  high  and  is  very  narrow.  This  con- 
struction gives  the  I  H  C  press  the  lowest  and  shortest  step-over  found  on  any  hay  press.  When 
operating  presses  that  have  a  high  step-over,  the  horses  will  generally  slow  down,  hesitate,  and 
often  stumble  at  this  point  which  is  annoying  to  the  men,  wearing  on  the  horses,  and  slackens 
the  speed  of  the  press.  The  lowness  and  narrowness  of  the  I  H  C  reach  bed  enables  the 
horses  to  walk  over  it  without  the  least  trouble.  Simply  compare  this  reach  bed  with  any 
other,  and  its  advantages  will  be  readily  appreciated. 

Furthermore,  the  power  construction  of  the  I  H  C  press  is  such  that  when  the  horses  reach 
the  step-over,  they  are  pulling  practically  no  load.  One  stroke  has  been  completed  before  they 
reach  the  step-over  and  the  load  of  the  next  stroke  does  not  begin  until  the  low,  narrow  step- 
over  has  been  passed. 

The  bale  chamber  on  all  I  H  C  presses  is  very  low  and  it  is  an  easy  matter  to  reach 
across  and  tie  the  bale.  This  saves  time  and  trouble  as,  in  tying  the  bale,  it  is  not  necessary  to 
go  around  the  bale  chamber  to  the  opposite  side. 


Self-feed  Attachment 

The  self-feed  attachment  for  one  and  two-horse  power  presses  illustrated  on  this  page 
is  simple  and  effective  in  its  operation.  It  feeds  regularly  as  the  plunger  works,  adding  to  the 
capacity  of  the  press  and  re- 
ducing the  work  of  feeding.  It 
consists  of  an  overhanging  feed 
arm  and  condenser.  The  feed 
arm  is  operated  by  steel  bars 
extending  forward  from  the 
rear  toggle  links.  These  bars 
are  pivoted  at  the  bottom  of 
the  bale  chamber.  The  feed 
arm  is  raised  sufficiently  high 
to  allow  ample  room  for  pitch- 
ing large  charges  into  the  hop- 
per, and  the  large  opening  into 
the  bale  chamber  allows  the 
charges  to  be  fed  easily.  The 
hay  is  pitched  into  the  hopper 
and  the  feed  arm  forces  it 
down  into  the  bale  chamber. 
This  eliminates  all  occasion  for 

dangerOUS   foot  feeding.  Self-feed  attachment  for  I  H  C  horse  power  presses 

This  self-feed  attachment  is  furnished  on  special  order  with  any  of  the  I  H  C  pull  power 
horse  presses. 


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I  H  C  One-Horse  Pull  Power  Hay  Press 

The  I  H  C  one-horse  pull  power  hay  press  has  all  the  features  of  the  I  H  C  two-horse  pull 
power  hay  press,  except  that  it  is  a  smaller  and  lighter  machine.  It  proves  a  very  satisfactory 
press  for  the  farmer  who  wishes  to  bale  his  own  hay.  With  this  press  he  can  bale  his  hay  at 
a  time  when  it  is  most  convenient,  and  with  a  small  amount  of  help.  If  he  wishes  he  can  do 
a  little  custom  baling  for  his  neighbors,  and  in  this  way  make  enough  to  pay  for  the  press  in  a 
very  short  time. 

This  press  has  a  14x18  bale  chamber,  and  makes  bales  weighing  from  fifty  to  ninety 
pounds.  The  bales  may  be  tied  with  two  or  three  wires.  Under  average  conditions  this  press 
will  bale  from  six  to  eight  tons  of  hay  per  day. 

The  bale  chamber  has  a  large  opening  allowing  the  feeder  to  put  large  charges  into  the 
chamber.    A  steel  hopper  is  provided  with  an  extension  top  on  one  side  and  front.    The  plat- 


I  H  C  one-horse  power  hay  press 
mounted  on  trucks 


form  upon  which  the  feeder  stands  can  be  placed  on  either  side  of  the  press. 

The  one-horse  press  is  equipped  with  trucks  only  on  special  order.  When  mounted  on 
trucks  the  presses  can  be  telescoped,  which  makes  it  convenient  for  transporting  over  roads 
and  through  fields. 

Power 

The  power  construction  of  this  press  is  the  same  as  the  two-horse  pull  power  press.  The 
toggle  joint  plunger  and  compound  leverage  which  gives  the  two-horse  press  its  great  com- 
pressing power  are  also  used  on  the  one-horse  press.  Because  of  this  construction  greater 
pressure  is  exerted  in  the  bale  chamber  of  this  one-horse  press  than  with  any  other  press  of 
equal  size,  and  with  less  strain  on  the  horse. 


The  lifting"jack  shown  on  this  page  is  regularly 
furnished  with  I  H  C  two-horse  presses  and  with 
International  motor  presses.  It  is  operated  by 
means  of  a  worm  and  gear.  With  this  jack  the 
press  can  be  easily  and  quickly  raised  or  lowered. 
One-horse  presses  are  equipped  with  this  jack  only 
on  special  order. 


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